1st National Confederate Flag 2'x3' Sewn Cotton 13 Stars - HIGH QUALITY - NEW!

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Thirteen Star First National 2'x3' Cotton Confederate Flag
Heavy, sewn cotton 1st National 13 star Confederate 2x3 flag. The 13 star version of the stars and bars was the 4th version of this national flag design for the Confederate States of America.
The first official national flag of the Confederacy, the "Stars and Bars", was adopted March 4, 1861 and served until May 1, 1863 when it was replaced with the "Stainless Banner". Designed by German/Prussian artist Nicola Marschall in Marion, Alabama, the 1st national flag resembled the flag of the Austrian Empire. This first version of the flag had 7 stars in the blue field representing the 1st 7 states to secede from the Union (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas). On May 21, 1861 2 stars were added after Virginia and Arkansas seceded. North Carolina and Tennessee were the final 2 states to secede and 2 more stars were added on July 2, 1861 bringing the total number of stars to 11. On November 28, 1861 2 more stars were added to the flag, representing Kentucky and Missouri, although those states never officially seceded from the United States. The 13 star National flag served until May 1, 1863.
The Provisional Confederate Congress was charged with creating the National Flag and Seal. The committee asked the public to submit thoughts and ideas on the topic and was, overwhelmed by requests not to completely abandon the flag of the United States (stars and stripes). Because of the popular support for a flag resembling the U.S. flag, the stars and bars design was approved by the committee. When war broke out, the stars and bars caused confusion on the battlefield because of its likeness to the U.S. flag, especially when it was hanging down on the flagstaff with no breeze. This confusion along with considerable criticism from other Confederates eventually led to the stars and bars being replaced by the stainless banner.
Cotton flags feature a very heavy, luxurious look and feel. They are commonly used indoors because of their old world, hand crafted appearance but can also be flown outside, although they are not very durable or fade resistant with prolonged exposure to the outdoor elements. Cotton flags are also suitable for tea staining and/or framing and hanging indoors.
Heavy, soft cotton fabric
Sewn panels and embroidered stars
Heavy canvas header with brass grommets
Flag size 2' x 3'
*Flagpole not included.
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